Adjunctive Use of Phage Sb-1 in Antibiotics Enhances Inhibitory Biofilm Growth Activity versus Rifampin-Resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Strains
Effective antimicrobials are crucial for managing <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> implant-associated bone infections (IABIs), particularly for infections due to rifampin-resistant <i>S. aureus</i> (RRSA). Failure to remove the implant results in persistent infection; thus, prolo...
Main Authors: | Lei Wang, Tamta Tkhilaishvili, Andrej Trampuz |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-10-01
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Series: | Antibiotics |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/9/11/749 |
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